San Diego Crew Classic

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Volunteers Wanted

Join the San Diego Crew Classic Volunteer Team!

In 2011, the San Diego Crew Classic celebrates 38 years of premier rowing competition on Mission Bay. Each year has been better than the last, but this event could not move forward without the valued assistance of our many volunteers. To execute a successful regatta, we will need several hundred volunteers to cover a week of course installation, hospitality, merchandise sales, race operations and cleanup.
Whether you are new to the sport of rowing, are a former rower, or are a passionate spectator of the sport, this is your chance to get involved and have fun.

Job Descriptions are below

Click here to go directly to the Regatta Central website to register for the 2011 SDCC Event Volunteer service.

We’re in need of volunteers who are available before, during and after the 2011 regatta. We encourage everyone with an interest in the sport to sign up. You must be 13 years old the day of the event to apply for a volunteer role. You’ll need a valid e-mail address and access to the Internet to register.

Our venue is on Crown Point Shores, along Mission Bay. We anticipate cool cloudy mornings and warm sunny afternoons, but April can instead be rainy with temperatures in the 50s. Dress in layers, and remember a jacket, sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen. Docks may become slippery so wear appropriate footwear.
There are many areas of the regatta that need your help. Some of these positions require little or no experience while some require specific Crew Classic experience. Please let us know your background and specify your shift preference on the Sign Up page on RegattaCentral. Check out our list of job descriptions and select all those that are of interest to you.

Your experience as a Crew Classic volunteer is extremely important to us. That’s why all volunteers are provided with the training necessary to perform their roles. There will be an orientation that you will need to attend prior to the regatta. The session will cover: event details, information about the venue including park rules, check-in times, parking, meals, and breaks. You will also receive a nametag, a parking pass, a T-shirt to wear the day you volunteer, and food vouchers to purchase a meal during your shift.

On the day of the event, please report to the Volunteer Tent at the regatta. There you will sign attendance sheets and an insurance waiver. Specific job training will be provided upon arrival at your assigned location. If you need documentation of community service hours, please speak with the Volunteer Coordinator.

Click here to register for the 2011 SDCC Event Volunteer service.

Job Descriptions

Job Descriptions in pdf here

The San Diego Crew Classic has volunteers in six areas. Please review the positions listed and select those that best fit you. You may choose more than one if you wish. You will be contacted by a Volunteer Coordinator. THANK YOU!

ZONE 1: Race Operations

Announcer: Using heat sheets, announces first and last calls for heats. Check off boats as they are launched.
Video Production Assistant: Assist with various aspects of the video production.
Staggered Starts
Finish Line
Weigh-In: Weigh athletes during scheduled times throughout the weekend.
Information/Check-in: Answer questions about the event, check in the crews as they arrive and orient them to the event.
Trophies: Organize trophies for presentation; locate presenters; record the distribution.
Referee : Officiate each day of the regatta.
Beach Master: Be part of the team that assures boats get launched and retrieved with all necessary equipment and identifiers including bow numbers and bow balls, race and lane number stickers, etc.
Scoreboard: Post the times for each race.
Perimeter Boats :

ZONE 2: Water Operations

Divers are needed during the week before the event to locate anchors on the floor of the Mission Bay for course installation, and on Sunday after the event to pull the course. Race course installation needs small boat drivers and other helpers all of the week before, particularly the Wednesday before the regatta.
Out-board motor mechanics: Keep motors running on 25 small boats used to follow the races, remove kelp and secure the course.
Small boat drivers: Drive launches which follow the races and remove kelp from the course.
Crew: Assist skippers in the small boats; also for course removal on Sunday following the regatta, approximately 10 people to wash and sort gear.
Operations dock workers: Support the activities of the 25 boats on the water such as loading of equipment and passengers including referees and media.
Boat Yard assistants are needed before, during and after the regatta to launch, pull, fuel, clean and repair the small boats. Boat Yard is at Campland on the Bay.

ZONE 3: Shore Operations

Alumni Tent assistant: Assist Alumni Coordinators to support hospitality efforts.
Admissions: Greet spectators and sell tickets at one of three entry gates.
Admissions supervisor assistant: Supervise the activities of the Admissions Volunteers (see above).
Trash pick up: Keep the shore and sandy beach safe for athletes to launch their boats. Must be at least 18 yrs old to drive a golf cart.
Volunteer Tent assistant: Assist Volunteer Coordinators in administrative efforts, welcome volunteers.
Security: Support the paid security staff at entry gates.

ZONE 4: Marketing and Public Relations

Merchandise Sales: Assist in the Crew Classic Merchandise Tent to organize and sell merchandise. Shifts are available.
Program sales: Sell the official program to the public.

ZONE 5: Administration and Development

Pasta dinner: Sell tickets for the Friday night Pasta Party, assist with clean-up.
Raffle ticket sales: At a table in the Trade Show area, sell tickets for the raffle of an ergometer.

ZONE 6: Brunch

Check-in: Assist with Sunday morning arrival of guests.
Clean-up: Assist with Sunday afternoon removal and storage of decorations, etc.
Silent Auction: Work as part of a committee year-round to obtain prizes, create baskets for auction, and oversee sales during the Brunch by the Bay on Sunday.